There has been a whole lot of talk about how this upcoming NBA draft class could be one of the best of recent memory, and maybe even of all time. With big names like Jabari Parker, Joel Embiid, Andrew Wiggins, Doug McDermott, and Marcus Smart leading the draft boards, it’s hard for fans and analysts alike to list too many flaws of this class. Let’s take a look at some of the top prospects, and their BCS (best case scenario) and WCS (worst case scenario) in the NBA.
Jabari Parker (Duke University SF)
BCS: Carmelo Anthony
WCS: Nicolas Batum
Andrew Wiggins (Kansas University SG-SF)
BCS: Dwyane Wade
WCS: Dion Waiters
Joel Embiid (Kansas University C)
BCS: Anthony Davis
WCS: Emeka Okafor
Julius Randle (University of Kentucky PF)
BCS: Josh Smith
WCS: Derrick Williams
Dante Exum (Australia PG)
BCS: Lance Stephenson
WCS: Shaun Livingston
Doug McDermott (Creighton F)
BCS: Dirk Nowitzki
WCS: Kyle Korver
Marcus Smart (Oklahoma State PG)
BCS: Ty Lawson
WCS: Jameer Nelson
Rodney Hood (Duke SG-SF)
BCS: Joe Johnson
WCS: Tayshaun Prince (2014)